Have you ever considered pursuing a career with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)? The agency is tasked with promoting and protecting the rights, welfare, and well-being of all Filipinos — a noble mandate, indeed! Becoming part of the DSWD means that you are contributing to the overall development of your fellow Filipinos and the entire country.
In this article, we will talk about how you can apply for work with the DSWD through its job portal. The great thing about it is that you can apply online; you don’t have to go to a DSWD Office to submit your application! Of course, you will need to meet the qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for the job.
Guide to Applying for a Job at DSWD
Thinking about applying for a job at DSWD? Here are some general qualifications, requirements, and steps involved:
Qualifications
To qualify for a job with DSWD, here’s what you need to have:
CSC Minimum Qualification Standard. Applicants must meet the minimum and basic requirements for a government employee position, such as education, training, and experience.
Relevant Education. This pertains to your formal and non-formal education, including technical or vocational studies.
Relevant Training. This refers to formal or non-formal trainings conducted by government agencies or the private sector.
Relevant Work Experience. This includes your previous job experiences, whether full-time or part-time, with the government or private sector.
Eligibility. This involves taking and passing exams given by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), or other examinations conducted by the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC), the Career Executive Service Board (CESB), and other agencies.
Requirements
When applying for a job with the DSWD, here are some general requirements that you need to prepare:
- Application Letter addressed to a person in the DSWD Office (central or regional/field) where you are applying;
- Comprehensive Resume with job description and 2×2 ID photo;
- Duly accomplished Personnel Data Sheet (PDS);
- Transcript of Records (TOR) and Diploma;
- Copy of relevant trainings and seminars attended;
- Copy of certified or duly signed Individual Performance Contract Rating (IPCR) (if applicable); and
- Authenticated copy of Civil Service Eligibility and/or PRC License ID/Board Rating.
How to Apply
And now, here is a step-by-step guide to applying for a DSWD job online:
1. Go to this webpage on the DSWD official website.
2. Read the guide on the qualifications and requirements involved. If you have read, understood, and agree to the statements and instructions given, check the box next to “Yes, I agree.” This will take you to the Job Vacancies portal.
3. On the job portal, you can make an online search using these parameters: Job Category, Date Posted, Position Title, Trainings/Skills, and Place of Assignment. Simply enter your preferences, then click “Show jobs.”
4. Browse the jobs displayed onscreen. As of this writing (14 June 2024), the latest available jobs include: Project Development Officer II at Field Office VII; Houseparent I at Field Office VII – Haven for Women; Social Welfare Aide at Field Office VII – AVRC; and other openings in various DSWD Offices.
5. Click on the job you want. For example, let’s click, “Project Development Officer II.” The screen will display all the information about the job, such as Place of Assignment, Salary Grade, Qualifications, and Job Functions.
6. Be guided by the job vacancy’s “Criteria for Evaluation.” The information displayed also includes the “Criteria for Evaluation.” For the Project Development Officer II position, for example, the criteria for evaluation includes: Education (25%), Experience (25%); Special Exam (15%), Initial Qualifying Test (10%), Training (10%), Competency-based Interview (10%), and IPCR/related Performance Review (5%)… for a total score of 100%.
7. Once you have decided to apply for the job, click on the link to a Google Document. This will lead you to the online Job Application Form for the job vacancy posted.
8. Fill up the form and attached scanned copies of the requirements (e.g. Application Letter, Personal Data Sheet, copy of Civil Service eligibility, copy of Professional License if any, copy of TOR, copy of relevant trainings and seminars, and copy of IPCR if any). Be sure to submit your online application before the given deadline.
That’s it! All you have to do now is to wait for the DSWD to reply and give you further instructions regarding your application.
Important Reminders
Meanwhile, here are some reminders for job applicants:
- Applicants must be a Filipino citizen and meet (or exceed) the CSC-prescribed qualifications of the job vacancy.
- Job application forms and questions must be answered properly, truthfully, and completely. Any misinformation or misinterpretation could lead to the determination of your application. You may also be blacklisted from applying for any position for one (1) year.
- You must submit all the necessary requirements. Incomplete requirements will not be entertained or processed by the DSWD.
- Job applications will be accepted on or before the given deadline, which is usually 10 days after the job vacancy is published. Requests for extension of submission, especially for applications with incomplete requirements, will not be entertained.
- All communications regarding your application will be sent through your registered email address.
DSWD Job Updates
Now you might be wondering, how can I get updates on job openings with the DSWD? First of all, you can follow the official Facebook page of the DSWD. From time to time, this page publishes or shares job vacancies at DSWD and other partner agencies.
For example, here’s a Facebook post about the need for a Public Information Office III at the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB). The post includes the Salary Grade (SG 18) as well as the Place of Assignment (DSWD Central Office).
Sometimes, the DSWD Facebook page shares job vacancies from partner agencies. Here’s a recent example of a job announcement from the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), which is looking for qualified applicants to fill more than 50 job vacancies.
Aside from the DSWD Facebook page, you can also following the social media accounts of DSWD’s Regional or Field Offices, especially of you are based in the province and you’d like to apply for a job with the department.
Final Thoughts
As a national agency, the DSWD is a huge entity, requiring thousands of workers to carry out its numerous programs and services. If you are thinking about getting a job with this department, do visit its official job portal and start applying!
One of the positions that DSWD occasionally needs is a Houseparent. But what exactly is a houseparent? What is a houseparent’s roles and responsibilities? Check out this article to learn more about becoming a houseparent at a DSWD residential facility.